Charles Upson Elementary School

Get ready to move, play, and cheer — Unity Fest is bringing the FUN! Here’s what’s going down on the field: Kindergarten Flag Football Clinic – The littlest Lions can learn the basics and run with the best of 'em! Still taking sign ups: https://forms.gle/7QP5WSHQvGaaBPKJA. LHS Kickball Tournament – Big kicks, bigger laughs! Come root for your favorite team in this tournament! Field Fun & Games – From KanJam to Cornholl, the LCSD Athletics Department is bringing all the action! Bocce with the LHS Unified Bocce Team – Enjoy some friendly bocce competition led by our incredible Unified athletes! There’s something for everyone — whether you're playing, cheering, or just enjoying the good vibes. Only at Unity Fest - Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. behind LHS- rain or shine – don’t miss a minute of the fun!

Take a journey without ever leaving the festival on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. behind LHS! At Unity Fest, don’t miss our Walk Around the World experience — a vibrant celebration of the many cultures, countries, and communities that make up LCSD! 🌎 Explore student-led displays, taste traditional snacks, learn greetings in different languages, and discover customs from around the globe — all created by our amazing students and families. This is more than a walk — it’s a celebration of who we are. Diverse. United. Proud. 🦁

Here’s your chance to finally get back at your favorite LCSD staff members… with a SPLASH! 💦🎯 Step right up to the Dunk Tank at Unity Fest and take aim at principals, teachers, and even district staff who’ve bravely volunteered to take the plunge — all in the name of fun, laughter, and community spirit! Don't miss it - only at Unity Fest! Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. behind LHS.

Tomorrow, May 20, 2025 is the day to get our and vote on the 2025-2026 Budget Vote. It's so important to participate!

Meet the Candidates! Join us for School Board Candidates Night on May 7, 2025, from 6–8 PM at the Lockport High School Visual & Performing Arts Center (250 Lincoln Ave., Door #3). This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates running for the Lockport City School District Board of Education. Presented by The Lockport Council of PTAs & The League of Women Voters of Buffalo-Niagara. Be informed. Be involved.

Congratulations to all of our Grade 4 spelling bee participants at Charles Upson! Our winners are: 3rd Place - Lily K, 2nd Place - Jackson C, and our winner is: Benjamin N. These three students will go on to the regional level! Awesome job to all!

🤖✨ Get ready, LCSD! STEM NIGHT is TONIGHT! From robots and drones to science experiments, coding, math magic 🧪📐 and even stop motion animation — we've got something for every curious mind! 🎉 Open to ALL K-12 students + families 🕕 May 1, 2025 from 6–8 PM 📍 Lockport High School (Enter through Door #3) Can't wait to see you there— it's going to be STEM-sational! 🧠⚡

May is Community Action Month! STEM Night on May 1 is a great way for our community to come together and empower our students with knowledge, resources, and opportunities for growth. It’s also the perfect lead-up to our LCSD Unity Fest on May 30th, where we will continue to celebrate the strength and spirit of our community, promoting unity, diversity, and empowerment for all. Mark your calendars: STEM Night: May 1, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Lockport High School Unity Fest: May 30, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 PM behind Lockport High School Together, we’re building a future of innovation, inclusivity, and community empowerment!

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to raise awareness about taking care of our planet. We’re excited to celebrate Earth Day and do our part to help the environment! 🌍 🌎 🌏

🦁💙 Embrace our differences and support each other. Every student brings something unique to our classrooms—different strengths, perspectives, and ways of learning. That’s what makes our schools strong. When we take the time to understand and uplift one another, we create a community where everyone belongs and everyone can succeed. #WeAreLions #NeurodiversityAwareness

Small actions can make a big difference. Whether it’s offering a quiet space, rethinking how we give instructions, or simply showing patience—these everyday choices help create a school where every student, including those who are neurodivergent, can thrive. 💙💛 Let’s keep celebrating the unique ways our students learn, grow, and succeed—because inclusion isn’t one big gesture, it’s a series of small, intentional ones. #NeurodiversityAwareness

STEM Night: A Journey Through Innovation is coming to LCSD! On May 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, get ready for a night of hands-on experiments, digital safety tips, robotics, and more! When: May 1, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Where: Lockport High School ✨Keynote Speaker: Investigator Michael Hamilton on Cyberbullying Awareness ✨Hands-On STEM Demos: Robotics, animation, coding & more! ✨Grab a bite while you explore! Don’t forget: Arrive by 6:00 PM sharp for the opening event to enter for a chance to win a Drone or Sphero Mini Robot!

Today we are recognizing the incredible teacher assistants, aides, and mediators who make a difference every day at LCSD! Our paraprofessionals provide essential support to students and teachers, creating a positive and successful learning environment. Their dedication, kindness, and hard work do not go unnoticed! Thank you to all of you!

Students in grades 3–6 had an exciting opportunity to attend the Willie "Hutch" Jones S.T.E.A.M. Fair! They explored innovative science projects created by students from across Western New York and were truly inspired by what they saw. Several of our students left feeling motivated and even expressed interest in creating their own projects to enter the competition next year. We love seeing our young learners excited about science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math!

NYSERDA Energy Literacy Workshop Date: Tuesday, April 1 Time: 5:00-6:00 P.M. Location: Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport, Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door) Receive FREE energy savings kit and learn strategies to make your home more efficient. To register, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz79a0pM1__3MZ8HjeodsvRVlNsun0WWB9NGGkMIudHjaCcQ/viewform

Happy St. Patrick's Day from LCSD! 🍀

As we navigate the heart of the school year, LCSD is buzzing with excitement, achievements, and meaningful moments. Dive into this month’s Lion Bytes to celebrate student successes, community connections, and new podcast episodes featuring student-led storytelling and school safety! Read more: https://lockportschools.org/lionbytes. Don't forget, Lion Bytes has a new podcast that brings you the same fun energy as our monthly newsletter. Check out Lion Bytes: The Podcast's second episode here: https://www.lockportschools.org/page/lion-bytes-the-podcast!

FEC Workshop: Improving Your Interview Skills Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport, Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door) You have gotten the call to interview for your dream job. Now what? You are the best person for the job. Prepare for your best interview. This workshop will include interview protocol, tips, strategies, and guidance from Niagara County Employment and Training Counselor. Registration: https://forms.gle/2SM6URRIHJCQU00U6

Today, we’re giving a shoutout to our School Resource Officers, Officer Julie and Officer Justin for their dedication to keeping our schools safe, welcoming, and connected! Want to learn more about the incredible work they do? 🎙️ Check out our latest Lion Bytes Podcast, where Officer Julie shares insights on how she and Officer Justin support our students and staff every day! THANK YOU for all you do for our district and community!

In honor of Black History Month, students at across the district have had the incredible opportunity to meet Annette Daniels Taylor—an award-winning theater artist, poet, artist-filmmaker, and author. She brought 'Marvella Finds Her Magic' to life, leading a powerful discussion on overcoming challenges, discovering inner strength, and embracing creativity. 💫 Annette’s work has been showcased internationally and is part of The Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo. Through her storytelling, she continues to uplift voices, inspire young minds, and celebrate the power of literacy. Thank you, Annette Daniels Taylor!